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Hidden deep in the forests of the Czech Republic lies a castle unlike any other—one with no clear strategic purpose, no noble residence, and no windows facing the outside world. Instead, Houska Castle was built over a gaping hole in the earth... a pit so deep and terrifying that legends say it leads straight to Hell.
In this episode of The Devil Within, we uncover the dark history of Houska Castle—from its bizarre medieval origins and pagan legends to whispered tales of demonic entities, Nazi occult experiments, and modern-day paranormal investigations. Why would a 13th-century ruler spend a fortune constructing a fortress with its defenses turned inward? What really happened to the prisoners who were lowered into the abyss as test subjects? And is the evil sealed beneath the chapel truly dormant?
Step inside Houska, where history and horror bleed together—and where the line between myth and madness disappears.
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In this hauntingly atmospheric episode of The Devil Within, we journey through the chilling halls of Europe's most legendary castles. From Bran Castle's eerie crypt in Transylvania to the infamous Bloody Chapel of Leap Castle in Ireland, we explore the rich—and often terrifying—histories behind the continent’s most haunted strongholds.
Told in the immersive narrative style of James Michener, this episode blends historical depth with ghostly folklore, examining why these fortresses refuse to forget. Discover the secrets of Chillingham Castle’s tortured walls and the spectral echoes of Edinburgh Castle’s lost piper. History doesn’t just haunt these places—it lives there.
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Missing episodes?
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In 1985 the villages of Sussex in south London fell victim to a brazen conman who claimed to be a spiritual warrior fighting to rid the community of a cabal of Satanists... all he needed was money.
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Hysteria or demonic possession? Repressed lust or diabolical witchcraft? 17th century France saw it's share of witch trial, but the Loudun possessions spoke to a greater evil.
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The summer of 1888 in London saw a string of murders that have become legend. This year, the killer was finally identified.
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The disappearance of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi, a citizen of Vatican City, led to decades of grief, intrigue and crumbling faith in the Church's power to protect their own.
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For centuries the Catholic Church has kept it's most valuable treasures - and most dangerous secrets - locked away in a sprawling underground series of ancient, mysterious vaults called The Vatican Archives... what are they protecting? More importantly... what are they hiding?
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In today's episode we'll briefly cover one of the great mysteries of Catholicism; the election of a new Pope.
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From the meadows of ancient Europe to the deserts of the Levant, the celebration of Easter has deeper roots than you might imagine.
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A picturesque monastery nestled in a remote Romania village was the site of a national scandal. In 2005 a young nun arrived seeking solace in the mountains but instead found herself in a nightmare that would ultimately claim her life and tear a country apart.
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The host of DeathXSouthwest, Margot Carmichael, joins Branden to discuss the episode.
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Our series ends with Ramirez's arrival on death row and Dante's arrival in Paradise.
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Branden and Margot discuss the episode.
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The conclusion of the trial and sentencing of Richard Ramirez, plus a look at the phenomenon known as hybristophilia... and Dante reaches the summit of Purgatory. What lies beyond?
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Branden and Margot discuss the episode.
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The trial of Richard Ramires begins... and almost ends due to an unexpected tragedy.
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Branden discusses the episode with host of Death X Southwest Margot Carmichael.
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The reign of the Night Stalker finally comes to an end in spectacular fashion on the streets of Los Angeles.
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Brande discusses the episode with Margot Carmichael, host of Death X Southwest.
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The Mayor of San Francisco gets inviolved in the Night Stalker investigation... but not in a good way. Still the LA County Sheriff's detectives persevere and the tide begins to turn...
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